Inferencing
Derek ran up the court, "I'm open!" he yelled toward the boy with the ball. The boy passed the ball to Derek and he made his shot! The crowd cheered as two more points were added to the scoreboard.
What game was Derek playing? How do you know?
Basketball
-Court, passed the ball, made his shot, scoreboard
Andy stood on the front step searching through his pockets. He tried opening the door, but it was locked, just as he knew it would be. Mom wouldn't be home for another hour. Andy sighed and sat down on the step to wait.
What was Andy looking for?
His house key.
The shallow river was usually easy for hikers to wade across. However, the recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross.
What does the word treacherous mean?
A) dangerous
B) wet
C) dirty
A) dangerous
The bumble bee was buzzing through the flower garden. The word buzzing appeals to which sense?
What is you sense of sound.
What type of text structure is being used when an author looks at the similarities and differences between two objects?
A) Description
B) Sequence
C) Cause and Effect
D) Compare and Contrast
D) compare and contrast
Alex ran all the way home from school. "Mom!" he shouted as soon as he opened the door, "Look!" He handed his mother some papers. "You were right all that studying really did pay off!" he said excitedly.
What was on the papers? What makes you think so?
A good grade, maybe an A.
-He mentioned that all his studying paid off.
Sheldon and Leonard always eat lunch together. Today Sheldon took his lunch to a different table. When Leonard went to ask him why, Sheldon refused to talk to him.
Why isn't Sheldon eating lunch with Leonard?
He is angry or mad at him.
Mara was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip. She had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?
What does apprehensive mean?
Worried
The bright shiny red Corvette sped past the dull grey mini van. Which sense does this sentence appeal to?
What is sight
What text feature is found below a picture and give you extra information about that picture?
A) Glossary
B) Illustration
C) Caption
D) Title
C) Caption
The bus was full of children. Everyone was laughing and talking. Ben scratched a mosquito bite on his leg. It had been a fun week, but he was glad that tonight he would be sleeping in his own bed instead of in a sleeping bag.
Where was the bus coming from? How do you know?
Summer camp.
-Bus full of children, mosquito bites, slept on a sleeping bag
Penny was so tired when she got home from work. There had been more customers than usual and the new cook had messed up several of her orders.
What is Penny's job?
Waitress
Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over.
What does the word monotonous mean?
A) inspiring
B) disgusting
C) boring
D) exciting
C) boring
The sticky gummy countertop needed to be cleaned before mom got home. What sense does this sentence appeal to?
What is you sense of touch
What is the difference between an illustration and a photograph?
An illustration is hand drawn and a photograph is taken with a camera
Cody knew he was in big trouble. He looked at disappointingly at the math test on the desk in front of him. The door opened and Mr. Anders came into the office. "I've called your parents and they are on their way" he said.
Why is Cody in trouble? What makes you think so?
He cheated on his math test.
-He is in the principals office and his parents had to be called because of the test.
Sara is waiting in line with her class. She is near the end because she is shorter than most of her classmates. Her mother put her hair back in a special way and she is wearing one of her nicest outfits.
What is she waiting in line for?
School pictures
The word conspicuous means-
A) interesting
B) tall
C) noticeable
C
Give 2 sensory words that appeal to your sense of smell.
Answers will vary
Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric's reflexes took over and he heard the "Crack!" of the bate hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!
What is the main idea?
A) Eric plays baseball
B) Eric scores a homerun
C) How to play baseball
D) Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base
D) Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base
Splat! "Oh no!" thought Katie as she hurried to clean up the mess. "I hope we have another one." She looked in the fridge and pulled out the carton. One left! Breakfast wasn't ruined after all.
What did Katie clean up? How do you know?
A cracked egg.
- Carton, hoped there was another one left, breakfast
Amber looks at the clock again. Still five more minutes! She is not sure she will make it. The seconds tick by. Finally, the bell rings! As her classmates head out the door for recess, Amber sprints down the hall.
Where is Amber going?
After the hurricane, people returned to their ruined houses to salvage as many of their possessions as they could.
The word salvage means-
A) destroy
B) save
C) sell
B
Give 3 sensory words that appeal to your sense of taste.
Answers will vary
What does it mean when a text is organized in chronological order?
Give an example of a text that is organized in that order
Written in the order of how the events happened.
Think: Timeline, biography or autobiography